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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 09, 1936

Page

9

Final Coe rushing events before last night parties

Coe rushees spend the final rush day in Neptune’s palace and Vogue themed rooms before last night parties. Chi Omega hosts a Vogue dinner at the Country club with modern silver blue decor and hat box centerpieces. Delta Delta Delta held a Neptune breakfast at the Country club with nautical sails and life saver cards. Beta Phi Alpha plans a starry Roosevelt hotel dinner dance with Aldebaran motif. Alpha XI Delta hosts a Colonial breakfast at Clara Robinson’s shop with period decor. Alpha Gamma Delta honors rushees at a Deauville luncheon at the Montrose hotel with blue cello wrap pool decor.

Neptune Heaven Chi Omega Country Club Vogue Magazine Betty Kitterman E. J. North John Miller L. D. Dennis Ardyce Woodside Ray Ashlock Jessie and Lulu Averill Gertrude Hollenbeck Eugene M. Pinney Moray L. Eby J. Harold Horan Owen Elliott George Bruce Douglas Delta Delta Delta Sorority Ruth Ebling Massey Edna Dieman Caroline van Meter Anchors Aweigh Betty Buckingham Josephine Barker Margaret Johnston Sarah Palmer Janet Thomas Mary Lockwood Betty Warner Roosevelt Hotel Beta Phi Alpha Sorority Beta Phi Alpha Aldebaran Mae Fern Uhlenhopp Verle Breed Thomas Suchomel Marian Clark Violet Pillard Gertrude Taylor Oprah Wykle Alpha XI Delta Clara Robinson John Stearns Gertrude Shoemaker Jean Dunlap Frank Phelps Alpha Gamma Delta Deauville Montrose Hotel

Kappa Delta White Rose Luncheon at Cedar Rapids Club

The Cedar Rapids Country club hosted the Kappa Delta White Rose luncheon on Wednesday with a white rose theme. Harpist Helen Higley performed and a program included a dance by Miss Kitty Grimm and songs by Miss Gertrude Ilen and Miss Dorothy Blodgett.

Cedar Rapids Country Club Kappa Delta Helen Higley White Rose Garden Wilma Bolsinger Leila McDermott Kitty Grimm Gertrude Ilen Dorothy Blodgett Audrey Abell Mary Jane McPartland Dorothy Pfandhoefer

Misses Wolfe Honor Joan Boyle in Informal Supper

The Misses Frances and Florence Mae Wolfe of 257 Twenty-third Street Drive SE will entertain Wednesday evening with an informal supper and theater party in honor of Miss Joan Boyle of Roundhay Leeds England. Eight guests will share the courtesy.

Frances Florence Mae Wolfe Twenty-third Street Drive Joan Boyle Roundhay Leeds England

La Rue Family Returns From Western Summer Trip

Captain Frank La Rue and his wife and children Jack and Mary return to Cedar Rapids after a summer in Tacoma visiting Mrs. La Rue’s parents, stopping at Yellowstone and Fort Francis E. Warren en route. Frances La Rue also returned from Long Beach California where she spent the summer.

Frank la Rue Forest Drive Jack Mary Tacoma Wash Captain la Rue Cedar Rapids Frances la Rue Long Beach Calif

Greenawalts Return From Wisconsin Trip

Dr and Mrs Richard A Greenawalt of 1912 Blake Boulevard SE have returned from a trip to northern Wisconsin and the Dells with brief notes of travel and no reported incidents.

Richard A. Greenawalt Blake Boulevard Wisconsin The Dells

Ingersolls Return From North East Trip

Mr and Mrs T M Ingersoll of 1400 Second Avenue SE returned Monday after a two week trip to the New England states New York City and Washington DC.

T. M. Ingersoll Second Avenue SE New England States New York City Washington, D. C

Return From West Misses Tour California Mexico And Grand Canyon

Miss Dorothy Marine Miss Madge Taylor and Miss Billa J. Taylor of Indianola have returned after a five weeks motor trip through California Mexico and the Grand Canyon. In California they visited Mr and Mrs C C Taylor of San Bernardino Mr and Mrs John K Porter of Taft and Mr and Mrs Pat O'Brien of Hollywood.

Dorothy Marine Madge Taylor Fifth Avenue SE Billa J. Taylor Indianola California Mexico Grand Canyon C. C. Taylor San Bernardino John K. Porter Taft Pat O’brien Hollywood

Wards Return From California Summer Trip

Mr and Mrs J R Ward and their children Russell Jr and Jeanne Ann have returned from Long Beach and Los Angeles California where Mrs Ward and the children spent the summer Mr Ward drove to California mid August and came back with his family

J. R. Ward Twenty-first Street Russell, Jr Jeanne Ann Long Beach Los Angeles Calif

Gaylord Hicks Leaves After Week with Omaha Family

Mr and Mrs Gaylord Hicks of Omaha Neb and their daughter Jo Ann left Monday after a weeks visit with Mr Hicks parents Mr and Mrs Perry Hicks 811 Avenue NE and Mr Hicks sister Mrs Stanley Hotle and Mr Hotle 888 Center Point road NE

Gaylord Hicks Omaha Neb Jo Ann Mr. Hicks Perry Hicks Avenue Stanley Hotle Mr. Hotle Center Point Road

Batten Family Returns From Chicago and Milwaukee

Miss Margaret Batten 826 Ninth Street SW has returned from Chicago and Milwaukee where she visited. Mrs Bert Batten 826 Ninth Street SW joined her in Milwaukee and returned with her.

Margaret Batten Ninth Street Chicago Milwaukee Bert Batten

Ames couples return home after visit with Olesons

Mr and Mrs W O Myers and Mr and Mrs George Passmore of Ames return home after several days with Mr and Mrs C E Oleson at 1604 Eighth Avenue SE.

W. O. Myers George Passmore Ames C. E. Oleson 1604 Eighth Avenue SE

Simon and Koutny Wed At Home Ceremony

Miss Leonora Simon daughter of Mr and Mrs Joseph A Simon near Western and Joe Koutny son of Mr and Mrs Frank Koutny route No 2 were married Wednesday at 2 pm at the bride parents home. Rev Francis Pokorny Bohnen Reformed church officiated. The couple will reside four miles south of town.

Leonora Simon Joseph A. Simon Near Western Joe Koutny Frank Koutny Francis Pokorny Bohemian Reformed Church Ely Mary Holub Frank Simon Johanna Hill

Czech language professor visits Joseph Jun home

Mr and Mrs Joseph Jun hosted over the weekend Dr Edward Micek professor of Czech at Texas University Austin Texas He spoke at national Czech day Monday at Miller s Grove before about 1500 attendees and also spoke Sunday at the Z C B J hall

Joseph Jun E Avenue Edward Micek Texas University Austin Tex Micek Miller’s Grove Z. C. B. J. Hall

Emily Barta and Frank Dvorak Jr. wed at St. Ludmila’s

Emily K. Barta daughter of Mr and Mrs Joseph T Barta and Frank G. Dvorak Jr son of Mr and Mrs F G Dvorak married Monday at St. Ludmila’s church The ceremony was by Rev F R Hruby Attendants were Miss Elsie Dvorak and George Barta They planned a Chicago eastward wedding trip and will reside at 1004 Seventh Street SE after September 12 Both graduates of St Wenceslaus school Mr Dvorak works for O Meara Clothing Co and Mrs Dvorak works for Wilson and Co.

Joseph T. Barta Nineteenth Avenue SW Emily K. Barta Frank G. Dvorak F. G. Dvorak Seventh Street St. Ludmila’s Church F. R. Hruby Elsie Dvorak George Barta Miss Dvorak Chicago Points East Dvorak St. Wenceslaus School

Winns Return From Northern Trip With Daughter

Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Winn 1650 E avenue NE and their daughter Betty returned from a two week visit. They joined Betty who had been staying with Mr. Winn’s sister Mrs. J. R. Wise and Mr. Wise in Sioux City and traveled to Sioux Falls, South Dakota before returning home.

J. P. Winn E Avenue Betty Mrs. Winn Mr. Winn J. R. Wise Mr. Wise Sioux City Sioux Falls S. D

Doubenmier Couple to Celebrate Forty Fifth Anniversary

Mr and Mrs Sam Doubenmier of 139 Thirty second Street NE will host a Wednesday night gathering to mark their forty fifth wedding anniversary.

Sam Doubenmier Thirty-second Street

Blunts Return After Month Visiting Relatives

Mr and Mrs Miles Blunt of Philadelphia and their family have returned home after a month visiting Mr and Mrs G A Blunt at 1635 Grande avenue SE.

Miles Blunt Philadelphia G. A. Blunt Grande Avenue SE

Weekend in Omaha with Smith Family

Mr. and Mrs. John I. Smith and their daughter Doris spent the weekend in Omaha visiting John I. Smith Jr. at 106 Center Point Road NE.

John I. Smith Center Point Road Doris Omaha John I. Smith, Jr

Van Vechten Guild Names Committees At Luncheon

Mrs. Donald Lackey president of the Van Vechten guild of the Peoples church announced committee appointments for the coming year at a luncheon Tuesday. Hostesses were Mrs. Walter Allison Mrs. C A Anderson and Mrs. Stella Bachelder. Next meeting will be a luncheon September 22 at the church with hostesses Mrs. Lynn Garwood and Mrs. R R Kouba.

Donald Lackey van Vechten Guild of the Peoples Church Walter Allison C. A. Anderson Stella Bachelder Ways and Means Allan G. Thurman I. D. Garrison Lynn Garwood Charles Kratzer M. S. Hallman Roy Curray D. A. Anderson Roger Wheeland J. C. Mahannah Henry Houseman Mary L. Welke Wallace Scheck L. A. Kessler Press R. T. Termohlen R. R. Kouba

Fuhrmeisters Visit Dinwidies in Sheridan Home

Mr and Mrs Ralph Fuhrmeister of Sheridan Wyoming spend a few days at the home of Mrs Fuhrmeisters parents Mr and Mrs J M Dinwiddie 507 Fairview Drive SE noting a family visit lasting several days

Ralph Fuhrmeister Sheridan, Wyo

Past State Missionary Head to Speak Friday

Mrs. E. C. Smith, past president of the Woman's Missionary societies, will speak to Linn county Christian church women Friday at 1 p.m. at the First Christian church after a picnic luncheon. Mrs. F. E. Wade of Marion will give devotionals and Mrs. C. H. Winkle will provide special music.

E. C. Smith Woman’s Missionary Societies of the Christian Church All Christian Church Linn County First Christian Church Smith F. E. Wade Marion C. H. Winkle

Loretta Rogers weds Darrell Madison in Cedar Rapids home

The marriage of Loretta Carlene Rogers and Darrell Madison took place Thursday at the bride's Cedar Rapids home. Maids of honor were Wilma Rogers and Glennys plus Magdaline Williard as bridesmaids, Bob Lanie as best man, and Patty Lee Madison as flower girl. A reception followed before the couple left for a Yellowstone trip. they will live in Des Moines where Madison works in real estate.

Loretta Carlene Rogers H. C. Rogers Cedar Rapids Darrell Madison Frank Madison la Porte City Wilma Virginia Rogers Glennys Williard Magdaline Williard Bob Lanie Patty Lee Madison Yellowstone National Park Mrs.Madison Des Moines Mr. Madison

Krapf Family Reunion Held Across Multiple Iowa Towns

The first Krapf reunion gathered at Bever Park on Sunday with many relatives from Marion Center Point Cedar Rapids Davenport Walker and other towns. Charles Krapf was elected president and Willard Quaas secretary treasurer. The next meeting will be in Daniels Park the first Sunday in September 1937.

Krapf Bever Park Charles Krapf Fritz Pflughaupt Everett Notebaum Marion Henry Fuessley Paul Fuessley Center Point Otto Eckman Alois Otto Krapf Cavour

Hanson Grandchildren Reunite at Covington Hall

The first annual Hanson reunion gathered Cedar Rapids families and relatives from Center Point Covington and nearby areas at Covington hall on Sunday. Attendees included Jim and Marilyn Schirm Vincent and Charlotte Ann Condon Kenneth and Bobby Anderson Lois Jean Usher Phyllis Nancy Lea Harold Jr Theron Smith and others. The group planned to meet again on the first Sunday in August next year.

L. C. Hanson Covington Hall Jim Schirm Marilyn Ronald Vincent Condon Charlotte Ann Kenneth Anderson Bobby Lois Jean Lloyd Usher Phyllis Nancy Lea Harold Usher Harold, Jr Theron Smith Cedar Rapids Roy Andrews Center Point Virgil Conrad Duane Covington Marlys Cecil Kemper Bernice Hanson Louis Rich William Stillions

Miss Helen Larimer Hosts Mason Bridge Luncheon

Miss Helen Larimer entertained Miss Martha Joy Mason with a bridge luncheon and linen shower at Mrs Wurster's tea room and at her home. Mason will marry Richard W Everett on September 14. Twelve guests attended the Wednesday event in 2036 Fifth Avenue SE readings and games followed the luncheon.

Helen Larimer Fifth Avenue SE Martha Joy Mason Richard W. Everett

Michigan trip ends for Higley family

Mrs. Fred Higley and her son Robert returned Tuesday from Leland Michigan where they spent the summer at the seaside village and visited friends.

Fred Higley Robert Return Sixteenth Street Robert Leland, Mich

Ashley Chapter D A R to Meet for Constitution Talk

Ashley chapter of the D A R will meet Saturday at 2 p.m. at the Woman's club house. Elmer A. Johnson will speak on the Constitution. Hostesses will be Miss Thelma Boegel and Mesdames C W Boegel Francis Devitt L R Orr and T P Rogers.

Local travelers attend White Sox Cleveland game in Chicago

George Driscoll Jr and Ernest Miller returned from a motor trip to Chicago and attended the White Sox versus Cleveland baseball game on Sunday.

George Driscoll, Jr Sixth Street NW Ernest Miller F Avenue NW Chicago

Daughters of Isabella Circle to Meet at Montrose Hotel

Daughters of Isabella Our Lady of Perpetual Help circle will gather Wednesday at 8 PM in the Hoe French room of the Montrose hotel for a local meeting.

Daughters of Isabella Our Lady of Perpetual Help Circle Montrose Otel

Dunns and Lundy Return from Bemidji Visit

Dr. and Mrs. F C Dunn of 711 Ellis boulevard NW along with Mrs Dunns brother Edward Lundy of Iowa City have returned from a trip to Bemidji Minnesota.

F. C. Dunn Ellis Boulevard

Fall Canning Notables and Recipes for Marmalade and Chutney

A recipe-rich piece promotes green tomato marmalade and a tangy chutney with lemons apples peppers onions raisins and ginger. It notes a 40-page booklet New Ways of Canning Fruits Vegetables and Meats with cooking charts and timing guidance.

New Ways of Canning Fruits Vegetables and Meats

Advertisement seeking 15c copies of a practical booklet for home canning. The notice provides the address of The Cedar Rapids Gazette and asks readers to mail plain name, address, and booklet title to a New York location.

Cedar Rapids Gazette Home Institute West Nineteenth Street New York N. Y

Ernest Heneckes Observe Silver Wedding Anniversary

Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Henecke of 2400 Zika Avenue NW celebrate their twenty fifth wedding anniversary with a large gathering. Numerous relatives and friends attended including Paul and Walter Henecke, LeRoy Henecke, Harold Henecke, Glenn Thompson, Lance Stratton, John Henecke, Gene Davidson, Ray Mentzer, Roy Thompson, William Fetters and many others.

Ernest Henecke Zika Avenue NW Paul Henecke Walter Henecke LeRoy Henecke Harold Henecke Glenn Thompson Lance Stratton John Henecke Gene Davidson Ray Mentzer Roy Thompson William Fetters Jack Harry Wharton Julius Hurtle Walter Dunahugh Carl Conrad William Woods Darah Gorton William Powers Thomas Johnson Jade Raines Steve Dyson Julia McKern Marion Thrisa Ringwell Center Point Claude Smith

King's Daughters Dessert Luncheon Thursday

I H N circle of the King’s Daughters will hold a dessert luncheon Thursday at 1 p.m. at the home of Mrs. Winifred Drew 1219 Third Avenue SE.

I. H. N. Circle of the King’s Daughters Winifred Drew Third Avenue SE

Mizpah Circle Meeting At Mrs Miller's Thursday

Mizpah circle of the King's Daughters will meet at the home of Mrs. E. L. Miller Thursday at 1 30 p.m.

Mizpah King’s Daughters E. L. Miller

Sigma Beta Sigma Phi Plans First Fall Meeting

Sigma chapter of Beta Sigma Phi business girls sorority will meet Wednesday at 7 30 p.m. at the Montrose hotel for its first fall gathering.

Sigma Chapter Beta Sigma Phi Business Girls’ Sorority Montrose Hotel

Sisco Reunion Held in Grinnell with Wide Alumni Attendance

The Sisco reunion gathered in Grinnell on Sunday with many relatives from Marshalltown Luray Fort Dodge Kellogg Gilman Newburg Faribault Minn Fonda Cedar Rapids and Grinnell. New officers named include Myrtle Robison president Maxine Louden vice president and Margaret McCaulley secretary.

Sisco Grinnell Wilma Smathers W. H. Atwood J. H. Alexander Marshalltown Jake Atwood Luray Ella Striegel Fort Dodge Ben Imhoff Clare Homer McCaulley University Park George Rasp Virgil Adams Ray Sisco R. E. Adams Kellogg Howard Weaver Richard Burrough Gilman C. Newcomer Frank Newcomer Charles Newcomer Newburg Alvin Swanson Maxine Tischler Bill Fay Faribault Minn Ernest White Henry Mullins Richard van Slyke Fonda Lewis Robison Jonas Hendrickson Hugh Louden J. N. Hartzell Shirley Sisco Melvin Sisco C. E. Sisco Bertha Sisco Harold Nichols Riva May Marion Sisco Margaret Ann Cedar Rapids Myrtle Robison Maxine Louden Margaret McCaulley

Iowa City Objects To Gas Ruling In Federal Case

The city of Iowa City filed exceptions in federal court disputing master Herrick’s ruling that Iowa City Light and Power could substitute natural gas for artificial gas and that a 1935 rate ordinance is valid. Hearings set for September 21. The city contends an expired franchise required manufactured gas, that a revoking council action was illegal, and that natural gas is pricier. It also challenges evidence on the rate ordinance providing reasonable return.

DES Moines Iowa City Allen A. Herrick Iowa City Light and Power Company Herrick

Daughters of Penelope Meet At Moose Hall

Aretha chapter of the Daughters of Penelope will meet Thursday at 7 30 p m at Moose hall Important business is to be trans acted.

Aretha Chapter the Daughters of Penelope Moose Hall

Hromeck Family Returns From Wisconsin Outing

Mr and Mrs Ralph A Hrome k and F W Ralph have returned from Lake Geneva and Lake Delavan Wisconsin.

Ralph A. Hromek Cavenne NE F. W. Ralph Lake Geneva Lake Delavan, Wis

Notice in Equity No 44030 for Springville Savings Bank

In Linn County Iowa September term 1936 L A Andrew Superintendent of Banking as Receiver seeks court approval to compromise a promissory note of 199.64 and a 200 judgment against Nellie B Wiley, and to sell Lot 2 and part of Lot 3 in Van Houten and Co addition Springville Iowa for 2325 dollars. A hearing is set September 14 1936 at 10:00 AM Cedar Rapids Court House to object if desired.

District Court of Iowa Linn A. D L. A. Andrew State of Iowa Springville Geovines Bank Springville Ee Savings Bank District Court of Bates Owa Springville Savings Bank R. Wiley Nellie B. Wiley Pomeraias R. F. Wiley van Houten and Co Linn County District Court Cedar Rapids D. _W. pate Dale O. Stentz

Fire In Atlantic Drug Store Causes 7500 Damage

Fire, smoke and water damaged the Conrad drug store in Atlantic to the extent of 7500. Firemen fought the stubborn blaze for more than two hours before confining it to the drug shop. The entire business block was menaced for a while. Smoke damaged an adjoining beauty shop.

Atlantic Conrad Drug

Keota Banker Joseph Stewarts Dies at 90

Special to The Gazette Keota Joseph Warren Stewart age 90 longtime banker and stock buyer died Tuesday. He came to Keota in 1872 as senior member of Stewart Brothers stock buying firm and built the Keota stock yard. He served as director of local banks and was a state legislator in 1906. Survived by his wife three sons Ray Howard Donald and three daughters Mrs George McCarty Mrs Roscoe Tiffany and Mrs R B Allender six grandchildren. Funeral Thursday at 2 p.m. at the home. burial in Keota Cemetery.

Keota Joseph Warren Stewart Stewart Brothers J. W. Stewart Mississippi Stewart Naomi Stoutner Keola State Bank Union State Bank Security State Bank Washington County Ray Howard Donald George McCarty Oskaloosa Roscoe Tiffany Hollywood Calif R. B. Allender Boone

Tax Refund Checks Available Sept 21

Linn county taxpayers who paid all current taxes will receive tax refund checks by September 21 1935 for 1936 payments. The rebate equals four dollars per thousand of assessed value and a Des Moines issued fund of 341896.41 supports the program. Delays arise from uptick in second installment tax payments and delinquency penalties apply after October 1.

Linn County Milo Sedlacek Sedlacek Des Moines Iowa

Fire Destroys Barn and Outbuildings Near Decorah

Lightning sparked a blaze at the Henry Voegeding farm east of Decorah destroying a barn a corn crib and a machine shed near midnight Tuesday. Estimated loss stood around 700 dollars.

Decorah Henry Voegeding

Face skin far more sensitive to temperature shifts than thermometers

The skin of the human face responds to even tiny temperature changes more rapidly than the most sensitive thermometers, indicating a high level of thermal sensitivity in facial skin. This suggests facial skin can detect subtle warmth and cold more quickly than calibrated devices.

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